Paris

May 18 – Arrival into Paris

One of the highlights of our trip was arriving in Paris mid-afternoon along the Seine River passing by famous sites such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre and under the ornate bridges of Paris . Living the dream as they say. It took us 3.5 days (3 nights) to travel the Seine to Paris.

We reserved a spot at the marina in Paris, Bassin de l’Arsenal, right off the Seine close to the Bastille. As we approached the marina we were greeted with cheers from the right bank of the Seine as our family stood waving their hands and a large Canadian flag. The best day ever!

Once we were settled into the marina (rafted to Gazelle) we opened champagne and toasted the start of the Spence Tour de France. All the planning to reach this day was well worth it.

The kids were all wearing ‘Chinook’ jackets which were a surprise to us. They presented us with our jackets which was very special. They’re great jackets – warm and water resistant and make for an unforgettable family picture.

  • Eiffel Tower
  • Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Charlie, Jamie and Kathie
  • La Seine – outside Arsenal Marina
  • Arsenal Marina Lock
  • Entering Arsenal Marina

Paris Arsenal Marina – May 18 – 23

  • Rafted next to Gazelle
  • View of La Place de la Bastille from Chinook
  • Docked (back and centre) at Arsenal Marina

    What to do in Paris – May 18 – 23

    • Find a playground
    • Eating French pastries on board Chinook
    • Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe
    • Disneyland – Paris
    • Dragon Slide at Le Parc De La Villette
    • Auntie Fun
    • Happy Hour
    • Story Time – Goldbug
    • The Paris Market
    • Notre Dame after the April 2019 fire
    • Le Louvre – Mona Lisa
    • Le Louvre
    • Chinook crew at the Eiffel Tower
    • Table for 10
    • Dinner on Chinook – take out 🙂